Partner Fastener Test Suite

Catalog no.W-3410-98

Software

Partner Fastener Test Suite

A collection of components for testing fasteners according to methods described in SAE J429, ASTM F-606 and ASTM E-8. The Fastener Test Suite provides test control, data collection, graphing, during test calculations and data storage to exceed the requirements of the Fastener Quality Act.

ASTM F606 / SAE J429 Proof - No extensometer. This
template runs a proof test according to the length
measurement method for externally threaded fasteners
as defined in ASTM F606 and SAE J429. This test
procedure requires the proof elongation to be measured
by an external length measuring device.

ASTM F606 / SAE J429 Proof - With extensometer.
This template runs a proof test according to the length
measurement method for externally threaded fasteners
as defined in ASTM F606 and SAE J429. This test
procedure is set up to use a bolt extensometer to
automatically measure elongation and show a PASS or
FAIL result for the test. If the fastener exceeds the
elongation limit, the system can automatically repeat the
test at 3% higher load.

ASTM F606 Axial Yield. This template is designed to
perform the axial yield test as defined in ASTM F606.
This procedure is commonly used on non-ferrous and
stainless steel fasteners and requires a bolt
extensometer for "strain" measurement. The software
will prompt for the "gage length" to be used for the
"strain" calculation.

Combined Axial Yield and Wedge Tensile Strength.
Partner combines these two tests into a single
procedure. The system will load the specimen in the
axial mode to the point where 0.2% offset (yield) is
calculated. The system will then automatically return to
a zero load position and prompt the operator to change
to a wedge washer. Once this is completed the
operator makes a single mouse click to continue the
test to ultimate failure. Test results including modulus,
0.2% offset yield, tensile strength and peak load are
displayed after the test. This test requires a bolt
extensometer for "strain" measurement. This procedure
is commonly used on non-ferrous and stainless steel
fasteners.

Combined Proof and Wedge Tensile Strength. These
two test methods are combined into a single time saving
procedure. The first part of the test will load the sample
to the proof load and hold for 10 seconds. After the
hold period, the sample is unloaded and the operator is
prompted to insert the wedge washer. The system will
automatically determine the length measurement using a
bolt extensometer (not included) and will display a PASS
or FAIL result for this test. If the fastener exceeds the
elongation limit, the system can automatically repeat the
test as 3% higher load. Once the washer is changed,
the system will conduct the wedge tensile test to
ultimate failure as described above.

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